I love God and I love His creation! The two are inseparable: “For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—His eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made…” (Romans 1:20). And while I can (and do) enjoy God’s handiwork just sitting on my lanai overlooking my backyard, I’ve discovered the national parks provide an even greater variety of environments in which to worship and learn more about the Creator. My prayer is that my humble observations will strengthen your Christian walk, whet your appetite for your own exploration of our wonderful parks and, most importantly, in case you don’t know what in the world I’m talking about, encourage you to “seek the Lord while He may be found [and] call on Him while He is near” (Isaiah 55:6). He’s knocking on your heart’s door right now (Revelation 3:20).

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August 6, 2015 In my vision at night I looked, and there before me was One like a Son of Man, coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence. He... Continue reading →

January 18, 2013 From the rising of the sun to its setting the name of the Lord is to be praised. Psalm 113:3 The National Parks Traveler website conducts a Reader Participation Day every once in a while, and this... Continue reading →

October 4, 2012 Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. Psalm 61:2 In case you’ve been wondering where I’ve been since August—I’ve been helping my mother move! And now I’m getting back up to speed on what’s... Continue reading →

November 9, 2011 I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; yes, wait... Continue reading →

March 7, 2011 First of all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, [saying], “Where is this ‘coming’ He promised? Ever since our fathers died, everything goes on as it has since the beginning of creation.”... Continue reading →